To cut a cantaloupe, follow these steps:
- Wash the cantaloupe thoroughly.
- Cut off both stem ends to create flat surfaces.
- Stand the cantaloupe on one flat end and use a knife to peel off the skin by slicing downward in a curved motion around the fruit.
- Cut the cantaloupe in half lengthwise.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membranes from the center.
- Choose how to cut the fruit:
- For thin slices: place the half cut side down and slice thinly from one side to the other.
- For wedges: place the half cut side down, then cut the half into 2, then quarters, and then eighths by cutting at an angle.
- For cubes: first cut wedges as above, then cut across each wedge to create bite-sized cubes.
This method makes it easy to prepare cantaloupe for serving or snacking.
